When envisioning the holiday season, images of drinking cocoa, hanging decorations, and exchanging gifts often come to mind. While traditions like these make up a large part of that time from late November to the New Year, a spirit of giving also permeates the holidays. Charity and generosity, to some extent, take the forefront, not only through gift-giving to family and friends, but also through volunteer work and donations. The Huffington Post and other news outlets, local and national, often